Presented by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com The “A” license has been with us now for many years, although some companies, indeed some countries do not really use it to its fullest possibilities or choose not to use it. In fact the A license does not appear as a type (it is universal…

The following questions and answers are expressed as the opinion of Steve Bentley Managing Director of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Your opinion comments and thoughts are welcome in regard to the advised interpretations –   What is an evaluation and what is the outcome? The evaluation results in an outcome which is driven of course by the criteria…

The Basic, non-type rated licence also known as a Category “A” Licence does not in itself convey certification rights, directly but allows the holder to certify “limited and simple maintenance tasks only” as specified on his (or her)  “personal authorization Document.” On the basis of the Maintenance Engineers Licence, together with satisfactory demonstration of competency…

Organisations whether Operators, MRO or 145’s are increasingly facing the burden of training their employee’s to satisfy regulatory requirements. Both Part M and Part 145 require that employees are assessed for competence and need to be provided with suitable training. In addition to the general, and on going training requirements, to maintain competence for example…